Master of Business (Sport Management)

2015 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2015 course information
Award granted	Master of Business (Sport Management)
Campus	Offered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	2 years full time or part time equivalent
CRICOS course code	078035M Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course code	M748
This 16 credit point course commences in 2015 Please note: There will be one core unit on offer in Trimester 3, MPE781 - Economics for Managers.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Australia has one of the strongest sporting sectors in the world. Underpinning this multi-billion dollar industry are the business professionals who provide direction and leadership to sporting organisations across the country.

The Master of Business (Sport Management) develops a comprehensive understanding of the integration of business disciplines in the effective management of sport and the leadership to provide effective management and direction to sporting organisations.

Whether it is at the elite, semi-elite or recreational levels, sport management at Deakin will prepare you to deliver on this strategic dimension of the industry, in such areas as finance, marketing, management or development.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcome	Course Learning Outcome
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities	Develop a comprehensive understanding of the elements of management that are unique to the sport business through analysis and application of theory from business and allied disciplines in order to provide effective management and leadership in sport organisation.
Communication	Develop advanced written, oral and visual communication skills around complex concepts for diverse stakeholders involved in the sport industry including organisations in government and corporate sectors, and those involved in delivery of sport at community through to elite settings.
Digital literacy	Select and use appropriate digital technologies to manage and disseminate relevant information to stakeholders in the sport industry.
Critical thinking	Demonstrate a specialised set of high order cognitive and technical skills including critical analysis and problem solving skills for managing in the sport industry.
Problem solving	Identify and address issues, create high quality solutions towards commercial and social improvements and implement efficient strategic and operational outcomes in the sport industry.
Self management	Demonstrate advanced skills to work independently and take responsibility for continuing professional development.
Teamwork	Work with others to contribute to collaborative outcomes and be able to take on roles towards demonstration of leadership within the sport industry.
Global citizenship	Engage as a professional in the sport industry with the skills that are applicable to a variety of contexts (professional, amateur) and issues (global, social, ethical, cultural) in the sport industry.

Course rules

The Master of Business (Sport Management) comprises 16 credit points comprising 10 credit points of core units and 6 credit points of general postgraduate elective units, selected from the Faculty of Business and Law and from other faculties within the University.

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management) are eligible to articulate into the Master of Business (Sport Management).